1 In those days, Yochanan the Immerser came, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea, saying, 2 "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!" 3 For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying,

"The voice of one crying in the wilderness,

make the way of the Lord ready!

Make his paths straight!"

4 Now Yochanan himself wore clothing made of camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him. 6 They were immersed by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.

1 Enquanto viviam em Nazaré, João Baptista começou a pregar no deserto da Judeia:o

2 Arrependam-se! O reino dos céus está próximo!

4 O vestuário de João era feito de pêlo de camelo, e usava também um cinto de couro; o seu alimento consistia em gafanhotos e mel silvestre. Gente de Jerusalém e de todo o vale do Jordão, e até de todas as partes da Judeia, vinham ao deserto para o ouvir pregar.

6 Confessavam os seus pecados, e João baptizava-os no rio Jordão.